freestylegeek rolls and backflip attempt (November 2008)

[freestylegeek]

yes, steve has all the good parts, he's kicking around buying a q8 next. You should talk him in to a ride on that eme 1000, i bet youd get your flip. Its an amazing running ski. We've only got a couple more rides before we put them up for the year. Will you be at daytona this year?

Kansas isn't too far away...maybe I should plan a trip next year? I'd LOVE to ride that 1000! I'd probably end up putting my ski up for sale the next day. LOL!

Daytona is being discussed right now. I don't know if I'm going or not. I really want to, but a lot of things will have to fall into place.

 

[SuperJETT]

but a lot of things will have to fall into place.

Like a well-placed meteor?

:shocked:

 

[tipafew]

matt, It doesn't look like I can do Daytona next year, so I am thinking about Pismo. Can I see a family vacation to CA in your future???
That b/f is probably the farthest I have seen you get on flat water. Get that water logged foam out this winter.....that should help.
I'm also wondering if the CATS trim is a factor?

 

[PancakePete]

YES PLEASE!!!
Flood me with tips! I have no idea about my set-up wave, my timing, my posture, where I'm looking...
You're giving me gold here my man! Thanks!

Basiacally, I want to stay close to the bars, but toss my head back before the pump leaves the water, right? Does it look like I have enough juice to get one nosed in? Patrick and Jeremy both said it takes at least 800cc and a 70lb hull (or lighter) to pull one off...?

Thanks for the tips Pete. I'll try them out this weekend - unless there's waves on the big lake!

Yes. that is what I ment.. the smallest Flat backy was a 880cc heavy surf hull with great trim... I think with light ski and 800 with good trim and wake your golden.

Pat taught me flat backies and my only problem was wake... LOL
He finally told me to make a u wake and let the nose drop with a little speed and then I cranked into it and when I grabbed handful with both trim and gas, I instantly looked back and barely nosed in....
I was dropping the ski in the bottom of the wake and as soon as the nose hit the wake, full brap !
I was also pulling the nose towards me before I even left the wake (same time as trim and gas)
gave ski a little pre momentum.

Got a little better... and was noseing them in and riding away.. My problem to the day is a nice wake. the "U" wake worked the best for me.
I think its like any trick.. Time and practice.

Good luck.. I think you will nail it. :Banane01:

 

[onlyFX-1]

YES PLEASE!!!
Flood me with tips! I have no idea about my set-up wave, my timing, my posture, where I'm looking...
You're giving me gold here my man! Thanks!

Basiacally, I want to stay close to the bars, but toss my head back before the pump leaves the water, right? Does it look like I have enough juice to get one nosed in? Patrick and Jeremy both said it takes at least 800cc and a 70lb hull (or lighter) to pull one off...?

Thanks for the tips Pete. I'll try them out this weekend - unless there's waves on the big lake!

Watch this clip. This cat is doing them on a oem hull and a 771cc motor. I think its all form, speed and timing

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[sxi4evr]

thats motivation...flatwater backies on the seven fiddy!!!:brap:
jk jk

 

[freestylegeek]

Watch this clip. This cat is doing them on a oem hull and a 771cc motor. I think its all form, speed and timing

I just can't buy that Spencer is on a stock weight hull with a 771. I do know he is running a mag pump, so even though he might be making less horsepower, he's probably getting more of it to the water than I am.

Regardless, he's pulling them off, and I'm not.

 

[tipafew]

Wow, yeah, watching him it hardly looks possible that it could be a OEM hull and 771. I'm impressed.

 

[yamaslut]

Watch this clip. This cat is doing them on a oem hull and a 771cc motor. I think its all form, speed and timing

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are you sure that is OEM???? Man, I have never seen someone throw one around like that....

 

[SUPERJET-113]

Its a 5 mil 771 Lamey w/PV's in case you guys didnt know., but yes stock hull.

I got to hang out with Spencer and his builder for a day at body beach before the WF's. He's 16 years old and 6'7". He also got into Kokomos club that night being 16, cause he looks like 25! haha, pretty cool..

 

[onlyFX-1]

Another thing is that you could have a guy who is 6'2'' 145lbs on a 120lb ski and a guy who is say 6'2'' 200lbs on a 65lb ski and the final weight is the same so the person riding also plays a big roll

 

[tightithrash]

Its a 5 mil 771 Lamey w/PV's in case you guys didnt know., but yes stock hull.

I got to hang out with Spencer and his builder for a day at body beach before the WF's. He's 16 years old and 6'7". He also got into Kokomos club that night being 16, cause he looks like 25! haha, pretty cool..

holy poop he is 16.....i met him too at body beach that day...HES HUGE! i thought he had to be 25, nuts!

 

[jeckert]

Much props Geek :Banane35:...your lookin' real good on your ski, we'll have to get together and ride sometime!

 

[SuperJETT]

Another thing is that you could have a guy who is 6'2'' 145lbs on a 120lb ski and a guy who is say 6'2'' 200lbs on a 65lb ski and the final weight is the same so the person riding also plays a big roll

Bingo, notice what's under my username, that's my goal for next year.

 

[Speedfreak]

LOL... Darin.. which is more doable?

 

[SuperJETT]

LOL... Darin.. which is more doable?

BOTH!

I was down to 177 but fell off the wagon. I'm still 20 lbs lighter than in 2006 but 165 was the heaviest I ever was in the Navy so that is my goal weight.

 

[K-SCARB]

I just can't buy that Spencer is on a stock weight hull with a 771. I do know he is running a mag pump, so even though he might be making less horsepower, he's probably getting more of it to the water than I am.

Regardless, he's pulling them off, and I'm not.

The motor is still out of my hull you might be able to talk me into letting you barrow my 140 mag till I ride again.

 

[Fro Diesel]

The motor is still out of my hull you might be able to talk me into letting you barrow my 140 mag till I ride again.

can't go wrong there. can i borrow your team scream motor for daytona?

I don't really think it is fair to say spenc is on a stock hull. Unless you can show me where a lowered hood kit and pole bracket and side exhaust come on a stock hull. Stock length yes. only thing prolly left stock for that note.

Props to you matt! I have seen you do some sick chit in terrible condition. Nice flatwater tricks too. And that spenc guy is insane.

 

[steve802cc]

Looking good Geek!!

Steve

 

[XFT LOU]

Kansas isn't too far away...maybe I should plan a trip next year? I'd LOVE to ride that 1000! I'd probably end up putting my ski up for sale the next day. LOL!

Daytona is being discussed right now. I don't know if I'm going or not. I really want to, but a lot of things will have to fall into place.

Meet at the freeride at; "Lake of the Ozark" (LOTO). in Mo. for '09. I've been to Mi. twice for 'Wave rave" 's and barly saw a "geek". Matt, I'm pretty sure your avatar is a pic. I took in "06 and your Vid. today is great! What you said about seeing yourself does help. Wet box shot some of me just before I broke my shoulder,and I also need mre speed.